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31/08/2013 Documentary 1h 5m
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In the 1960s, Japan's most popular actress was… a man

Overview

A legendary entertainer and a pioneer of gay activism, Miwa was born Akihiro Maruyama. As a young singer, Miwa popularized androgyny as a fashion statement, fusing the masculine and the feminine into a signal of a new generation of aesthetics. This evolved into performing as a woman and living off-stage as a man. With glitter, wit, evening gowns, and enchanting storytelling, Miwa looks back over a 50-year career and a fascinating life in music, film, and television.

  1. Pascal-Alex Vincent

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Akihiro Miwa

    Himself

  2. Kinji Fukasaku

    Himself (archive footage)

  3. Takeshi Kitano

    Himself

  4. Hayao Miyazaki

    Himself

  5. Tadanori Yokoo

    Himself

  6. View more

Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
French

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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